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Table 9. Troubleshooting
Alarm or Condition Possible Cause Action
The indicator is not
on; the UPS does not start.
The power cord is not
connected.
Check the power cord connections.
The wall outlet is faulty. Have a qualified electrician test and repair the outlet.
The UPS operates in Battery mode
only, even though normal utility
power is present.
The input overcurrent
protector is open.
Save your work and turn off your equipment. Turn off
the UPS. Reduce the load, then press the input
overcurrent protector on the UPS rear panel.
UPS does not provide the expected
backup time.
The battery may be fully
discharged because of:
: long-term storage
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Plug the UPS into a power outlet for 24 hours to charge
the battery. Press the button, if the alarm beeps,
see “Replacing Batteries” on page 18 to replace the
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: frequent power outages
: end of battery life
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attery.
During extended power outages, turn off the UPS after
saving your work and shutting down your computer to
conserve battery charge.
Normal operation. None. The UPS is operating in Normal mode and
automatically provides consistent voltage with the
Buck and Boost feature.
1 beep every 4 seconds. Utility power failure. The UPS is powering your equipment with its internal
battery. If this is an extended power outage, save your
work and turn off your equipment to conserve battery
power.
1 beep every 2 seconds. The battery is running low.
2 minutes or less of battery power remains
(depending on load and battery charge).
Prepare for a shutdown. Save your work and turn off
your equipment. The alarm cannot be silenced.